what is the deal with salt?

xinellum · Post by **xinellum** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:04 pm

When I read a lot of these posts i notice many recommendations to avoid salt. What effect does sodium have on your body? and what is a good amount of sodium intake if you are trying to lose fat and gain lean muscle?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:40 am

Salt is not reccomended beyond 6g a day.

Salt is important for replacing them when you sweat or lose them in other ways, like from Urination, and can help prevent Cramps, but too much Salt can harden the Arteries, and also Salt can lead to Water retention, so basically don't add it to anything, and make sure you don't buy foods that are listed as too salty.

xinellum · Post by **xinellum** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:26 pm

Thanks boss man I am glad I have someone I can go to for advice. :]
so... if I avoid adding salt and food that is too salty do you think I will get plenty of salt naturally in diet?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:50 am

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:19 pm

Too much salt can also lead to high blood pressure, strokes, kidney stones. A lot of women complain about bloating/water retnetion, and reducing salt can decrease this.